Engineer / Lead Engineer, Sensors and AI Solutioning, S&S CoE

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking a Sensor & IoT Engineer to join their dynamic team. You will design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge IoT solutions, transforming real-world data into actionable insights. Ideal candidates should be passionate about problem-solving and have a strong foundation in embedded systems and software development. Join us in enhancing safety and security for Singapore through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 0 - 8 years of experience in Sensors and IoT solutions.
• Proficient in using tools like Python libraries for data analysis.
• Knowledge in communication protocols like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end sensor and IoT solutions.
• Test, debug, and troubleshoot issues in sensor and IoT systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet user requirements.

Skills

Problem Solving

Software Development

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor/Master’s in Electrical/Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Python

C/C++

JavaScript

Tableau

Job description

What the role is:

The Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) which aims to pioneer innovative solutions and develop world class science and technology capabilities to transform and empower the Home Team in delivering safety and security for Singapore.We are looking for aspiring candidate with a passion for problem solving and solution development to join the Sense-making and Surveillance Centre of Expertise (S&S CoE) as Sensor & IoT Engineer. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team who is responsible for designing, developing and deploying Sensors and IoT solutions to transform real-world data into actionable insights for decision making. He/she should be familiar with embedded systems, wireless communication and software development for Sensors and IoT solutions.

What you will be working on:

Research and experiment with the emerging Sensors and IoT technologies / trends to identify new opportunities or threats in the area of sense-making and surveillanceDesign and implement end-to-end sensor and IoT solutions for on-prem and cloud-based platformsImplement data collection, storage and analytics solutions to manage, process and analyse data generated by sensor and IoT devicesTest, debug, and troubleshoot sensor and IOT systems to identify and resolve issues related to performance, network connectivity, or data transmissionWork closely with various stakeholders, including engagement managers, product teams and project managers as part of the solution delivery to ensure user requirements are met

What we are looking for:

A Bachelor/Master’s degree in Electrical/Software Engineering or Computer Science. Additional certifications or specialized courses in IoT or sensor technologies will be advantageous.0 - 8 years of experience working with Sensors and IOT solution, including the use either of C/C++, Python or JavaScript to develop IoT applications, firmware or software interfaces. Experience with using web development frameworks with RESTful APIs is advantageous.Experience with different sensors technologies and/or edge compute devices such as Nvidia Jetson, Arduino or Raspberry-PI.Knowledge in networking principles, communication protocols (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa, NB-IoT), and is able to configure and troubleshoot network connections.Able to interface and integrate different sensors into a cohesive solution with a backend software stack.Proficient in data analysis and visualization methods using tools such as Python libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib) or data analytics platforms (e.g., Tableau, Qlik) to process and interpret sensor data.Knowledge of IoT security best practices and common security threats to ensure data privacy, integrity and authentication.Able to communicate technical concepts and conduct demos in a clear and effective manner to stakeholders of varying technical background.Able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.***All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. All applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement.

About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX)

HTX is the world’s first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore’s frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team’s advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth.